DIY Birthday Party Ideas

I'm trying to plan a handmade party for Lily who is turning eight tomorrow! Here are some ideas and links I've found for party planning. I wish I could actually do all these projects for her party but I doubt I have time. Why do I always leave everything to the last minute? I have compiled a list of some great tutorials from fellow bloggers below.

Handmade Party Favor Ideas:

Rosette Headband for little girls from sewhipmama

headband from foofanagle

Belt for boy guests made from a ruler from The Mother Huddle

Party decor: Friendly forest theme

paper flowers and party hat tutorial from the city cradle

CUPCAKE IDEAS:

Maybe I'll try these although I have to say I'm probably the worst baker in the family. I should post a pic of the lopsided Barbie cake with wierd smushes all over it that were supposed to be scallops I made for Lilys' fifth birthday. That would be one to post on CraftFail. Perhaps our son can make them..

Here are some Decorating instructions for the woodland cupcakes below.

Printable owl party package on Etsy by dimpleprints

Here are some other cute cupcake toppers at Party Parade on Etsy:

Group craft ideas:

Fabric flower from green is the new blue

Ribbon covered pencil jar from the long thread